2006 Nevada Wolfpack Basketball Preview

2006 Nevada Wolfpack Basketball Predictions

The Nevada Wolf Pack (27- 6 overall and 13- 3 in WAC) have won
their conference title for three years going. They’d like
to do more than that this year. The Wolf Pack wants to get into
the Top-Ten teams in the nation and at least advance into week
two of March Madness.

Senior forward Nick Fazekas (21.8 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 2.1 APG), who
has been WAC Player of the Year two seasons in a row, will dominate
the WAC frontcourts. Fazekas has athleticism and versatility.
Forward Demarshay Johnson (5.0 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 0.5 APG) is not eligible
to play in the first semester. David Ellis (1.6 PPG, 1.1 RPG,
0.3 APG) will be given the chance to replace him in the first
half. Freshmen Matt LaGrone, JaVale McGee and Richie Phillips
will all see action in the front.

Coach Mark Fox (52- 13 in 2 years) possesses both a fine front
and backcourt. Along with a dynamic group of experienced players,
Fox has amassed some talented freshman. If this team is going
to make a run for it, this is the season to do it.

The WAC title and NCAA Tournament seem certain. There’s
a lot of skill and desire on this team. A great post-season will
really boost Frazekas’ NBA stock. This club should do better
than it’s ever done at the Big Dance. Sweet Sixteen or Elite
Eight are possible, if everything falls into place.

2006-07 NCAA Basketball Previews

We have listed
the six major conferences and a mid major preview below. When you click
on the conference link you will find a preview of the conference with
predictions in addition you can find individual team previews for each
school in the conference.